• The Polls Have Closed in Germany: An Election Readout

    With less than a week to go, the race to succeed Angela Merkel as Germany’s next chancellor has become a nail-biter. The results of Germany’s federal election will determine the...

  • All Eyes on Germany: An Analysis of the German Election

    All eyes are on Germany. After 16 years as Chancellor, Angela Merkel is stepping away from the political spotlight. The September 26 election is critical for Germany – and for the European Union. According to the latest polls, no party will win an outright majority in the Bundestag, and a coalition government of as many as three...

  • Kaffeepause: What’s Abuzz in Berlin?

    Each week, the ACG hosts a discussion with a journalist based in Germany on the topics making the headlines and shaping political discourse in Berlin. Join us on Monday, October 4 at 9:00 am EDT, for a discussion about the results of the federal election and coalition talks with Matthew Karnitschnig, Chief European Correspondent for Politico.Matthew Karnitschnig is POLITICO’s Chief...